- DFW Airport in Texas is larger than the island of Manhattan.
- 'orology' is the study of mountains.
- M*A*S*H stood for 'Mobile Army Surgical Hospital'.
- The first human-made object to break the sound barrier was a whip.
- Whales have the slowest metabolism of all animals.
- Early sunscreens included ingredients like rice bran oil, iron, clay, and tar.
- Tiger Woods' real first name is Eldrick.
- The first rugby club was formed in 1843.
- Sailors once thought wearing gold earrings improved eyesight.
- There are over 900 species of bats.
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